With a tradition of life, the narrow boat was not only a goods vessel but home to generations of boatpeople, and decorated in a style that became a unique art form; while the wharves, warehouses, bridges and aqueducts now have a mellowed splendour. This book looks at these canals.

(Paperback)

(Paperback, Revised edition)

The revised edition, previously published in 1949. includes Swan River vessels trading between Guilford and Fremantle which carried paying passengers, cargo for which a charge was made or were used to dredge channels and make other improvements.

(Paperback, 5th Revised edition)

An updated new edition of this manifesto by one of England best-loved designers of cruising yachts, featuring a new photo gallery, and a thoughtful and illuminating Foreword by Ed Burnett, one of today's foremost designers of yachts in the classic English idiom.

(Paperback)

Evinrude/Johnson Outboard 90 HP Ficht Models (1995 - 2006)Take on bigger jobs with Haynes help. Suitable for novice and pro mechanics

(Paperback)

In four dozen meticulous, informative and annotated drawings Gloria Wilson has recorded, both afloat and ashore, the functional beauty of the fishing boat in both timber and steel-mainly of eastern Scotland (with a few craft from Yorkshire, where the artist now lives).

An exhaustive visual and verbal journal of the building of the 68ft Pilot Cutter Pellew, by Luke Powell and his team in Cornwall from 20172020. This was the largest traditional wooden boat build in the UK for decades.

(Spiral bound, New edition)

The bestselling guides to Britains canals and rivers for 50 years.

For all users of Britains inland waterways. This established, popular and practical guide covers the canals and waterways between London and Birmingham.

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(Paperback)

Designed to give the newcomer to this subject an insight into the workings of the boat engine, and also to cater for the more experienced person who wishes to learn more about maintaining his engine to a high standard. The author has also written "Care and Repair of Marine Petrol Engines".

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

This is a book on painting and varnishing boats. It covers stripping old paint, dealing with mildew, applying water-based clear coatings, paint adhesion, mast protection, hot weather varnishing and painting for decoration. It also has quick tips for springtime painting and varnishing.

(Hardback)

Houseboats; escape; moveable homes; life on water; designers & inhabitants of houseboats and their stories

(Paperback)

A fascinating and entertaining exploration of all the everyday expressions that have nautical origins.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

The improbable, yet true, and highly readable story of a Hull steam trawler, her industry, and her people, from her launch in 1906, through fishing, wars, sealing, whaling and exploration, to her final resting place on the edge of the Antarctic.